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Big 9th vs. Reds helps Cubs roll into playoffs
- Updated: October 2, 2016
CINCINNATI — With 162 games in the book and the close of the regular season here, the Cubs are ready to head into the postseason. They gave themselves an added tuneup with a ninth-inning rally on the Reds that provided a 7-4 victory on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.
Chicago was trailing by a 4-3 score and was down to its final strike when Matt Szczur hit a two-run double to right field against Raisel Iglesias. Pinch-hitter Miguel Montero opened up some added space with a two-run home run to right field off of Iglesias.
The Cubs finished 103-58, their most wins since a 104-victory season in 1910 as they finished atop the National League Central standings. Now they await the outcome of the NL Wild Card Game between the Mets and Giants to learn their opponent in the NL Division Series that is scheduled to begin on Friday at Wrigley …
